Dale,
Thanks for going all that way to help us all out. Sounds like things
will (slowly) work our way...thanks again.
BTW, were you able to use the Barska 15 X 70's before the flood hit
Tidewater? I believe you were the one who got a good deal on them
online. (Jan. meeting) What have you seen in them? I've been kicking
around getting a pair, (maybe I shouldn't say this...)but I'm not
much of an equipment person, though they might come in handy in
getting my Lunar Cert.
Hang in there Dale...the lights of Super K-Mart might be dimming soon!
Rick Bish
--- In backbayastro@..., "Dale Carey" <stargaz@e...>
wrote:
Hey gang
Went out to Chippokes and dropped off the application with Saturday
night dates.
It will take 3/4 weeks but Darnett said everything is OK and she
will mail the
permit. Also here is where the trouble started.
She said they (Chippokes staff) have had no problems with us, our
group or our plans. It is with the
security guards that are hired at night. They are the ones that
complained they never knew who
was coming or when ect. ect. Since the park closes at sunset our
activities should remain
in the parking lot. Security said people were "down by the river"
and in unauthorized places.
They also inhabit the house by the parking lot. (The way I see it,
we are a pain for them)
But to bad, They have no say so on the rules or permits issued,
they are hired by the park
as security and do not work for the state (private contractor). We
were the only activity ever allowed
in at night and with no formal permit. So this paperwork will take
care of that. After we have our
permit they can not tell us to leave. That helps both parties.
I still felt the staff is "on our side" and want us to enjoy the
park. They will also let us know about any cost
after they discuss it with regional reps.
So, it looks like we WILL keep Chippokes - We may not make the
March 8th date but should be ok
thru the end of the year. I will endeaver to keep this site for
the club.
Thanks to Gerry for filling out the app. and getting it to me.
More later
Dale
